A ROMSEY pensioner must pay more than £1,000 after he was convicted of careless driving near his home.

Michael Lee, 75, of Seward Rise, drove a 57-reg Vauxhall Astra on Seward Rise on August 12 without due care and attention.

He had denied the charge but was found guilty at Aldershot Magistrates Court.

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The bench on Monday August 1 disqualified him from driving for four months.

He was also fined £660 with £425 costs and a £66 victim surcharge. The penalties must be paid by September 1.